Cryptocurrency reporting framework discussed at G20 summit
Cryptocurrency reporting framework discussed at G20 summit, prompt implementation decided
The leaders of the 20 countries reaffirmed their determination to continue working together towards a sustainable and modern international tax system.
G20 leaders on Saturday decided to urgently introduce a reporting framework on crypto assets, saying a significant number of member countries want to start sharing information on non-financial assets by 2027.
Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) A template has been developed to ensure that such non-financial assets are not used by tax evaders to hide unspent assets.
“We call for the rapid implementation of the CryptoAsset Reporting Framework (“CARF”) and changes to the CRS. “We urge the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Tax Information to establish an appropriate and coordinated timetable for the commencement of exchange in relevant jurisdictions,” the G20 leaders' statement, adopted unanimously, said. We request that you do so.”
Leaders of 20 developing and developed countries reaffirmed their commitment to continue working together towards a modern international tax system that is globally fair, sustainable and meets the needs of the 21st century.
“We continue to advocate for the rapid implementation of the international two-pillar tax package. Progress has been made in the "optimized application of the arm's length principle to basic domestic marketing and sales activities" and the completion of work on the development of Pillar 2 Tax Targeting Regulations (STTR), the statement said. It is stated here.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told reporters after the summit that G20 countries have made significant progress on the two-pronged solution.
"Work has been done on the exchange of information on real estate transactions between countries. A South Asia Academy pilot program to investigate tax and financial crimes will be launched in collaboration with the OECD," said Sitharaman. said.
Under the Global Tax Treaty, around 140 countries, including India, have agreed to overhaul global tax norms to ensure that multinational companies pay at least 15% tax wherever they operate. Agreed. However, several issues need to be addressed before implementation.
G20 countries call on the OECD to develop a comprehensive framework to quickly resolve several outstanding issues related to the MLC, with a view to preparing for the signing of the MLC in the second half of this year. Ta. And we will complete the work for amount B by the end of 2023.
“We welcome the steps taken by various countries to introduce the Global Base Erosion Prevention Rule (GloBE) as a common approach. "We welcome plans for additional support and technical assistance to developing countries," it said in a statement.
The G20 countries also took note of the OECD reports ``Strengthening international tax transparency in real estate matters'' and the ``World Forum Report on Facilitating the Use of Information Exchanged in Tax Treaties for Non-Tax Purposes.''
Against a backdrop of concerns that investments in foreign real estate are being used to "protect non-declarers", the OECD has announced that it will require automatic exchange of information on real estate assets between countries and access in real time by certain relevant government agencies. proposed the creation of a digitized real estate registry. ”
The report noted that over the past decade there has been a significant increase in foreign-owned real estate assets, with more funds shifting from financial investments to purchasing foreign real estate assets.
The Global Forum report states: Countries are also taking a “whole of government” approach to addressing the challenge of illicit financial flows by sharing information from tax authorities to financial intelligence agencies, anti-corruption authorities, customs, and non-tax authorities such as prosecutors. that needs to be adopted.
India had advocated at the G20 summit for expanding the scope of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) to include non-financial assets such as real estate under the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) among OECD countries.
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